Fire Flow Requirements in NFPA 1 Fire Code: Advantages of Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Fire sprinkler systems have long provided opportunities for “trade‑ups” in building and site design, allowing code reductions in certain fire protection or infrastructure requirements in recognition of the proven ability of sprinklers to control fires early and reduce operational demands on fire departments. One of the most significant of these trade‑ups is the ability to reduce required fire flows under the Fire Code.

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